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TE WAIPOUNAMU SOUTH ISLAND 2017/2018
Responsible camping
You could get a $200 instant fine by:
hh Freedom camping overnight where there
is a no camping sign.
hh Freedom camping overnight where there is
a self-contained sign and you are not using
an approved NZ Standard self-contained
vehicle.
hh Depositing waste while freedom camping.
DOC Visitor Centre staff can advise where
you can freedom camp safely and responsibly
in New Zealand and where local camping
restrictions apply. New Zealand’s Freedom
Camping Act 2011 means visitors who ignore
good camping practices and/or camp in the
wrong places can receive an instant fine of $200.
For more information on responsible camping
visit doc.govt.nz/freedomcamping
Information correct at the time of printing. Current
information is available on the DOC website at
doc.govt.nz/campsites. Feedback about this brochure
is welcomed, please email recreation@doc.govt.nz.
Cover: Acheron Accommodation House, Marlborough
(p 23). Photo: One Shot/PNZ/John Doogan
Published by:
Department of Conservation
Marketing Team, Customer Engagement Unit
PO Box 10420, Wellington 6143
New Zealand
September 2017
Editing and design:
Publishing Team, DOC National Office
This publication is produced using paper sourced from well-managed,
renewable and legally logged forests.
TE WAI POUNAMU
SOUTH ISLAND
Kohaihai, West Coast (p 25). Photo: Shellie Evans
onservation Campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore
the great outdoors. The Department of Conservation (DOC)
manages more than 200 campsites throughout New Zealand.
Choose from lush forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.
This brochure highlights campsites managed by DOC on
conservation land. For more information on individual campsites,
check out doc.govt.nz/campsites. Enjoy camping with DOC!
What to expect ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2
At the campsite ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Protect our wildlife �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Campsite index and South Island map �������������� back cover foldout
Symbols and map key �������������������������������������������� back cover foldout
Campsite listings
Nelson/Tasman ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Marlborough ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
West Coast ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24
Canterbury ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
Otago ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36
Southland ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43
Fiordland ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45
What to expect
Fees will vary at some campsites. For prices at individual
campsites, go to doc.govt.nz/campsites.
Serviced campsites $18* adult; $9 child
Serviced campsites have a wide range of facilities and services:
flush toilets, tap water, kitchen/cooking bench, hot showers, rubbish
collection and road access for all types of vehicles. Laundry facilities,
BBQs, fireplaces, cookers and picnic tables may be provided.
Scenic campsites $13* adult; $6.50 child
These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited
range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets,
water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access.
Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking
shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.
Standard campsites $8* adult; $4 child
These campsites have toilets, water supply (tap, stream, or lake)
and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold
showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may
be provided.
Backcountry campsites $6* adult; $3 child
Backcountry campsites have toilets and a water supply, which may
be from a stream. Picnic tables, cooking shelters and fireplaces
may be provided.
Age categories for fees:
Basic campsites no charge Adult: 18+ years
These have very limited facilities Child: 5–17 years
so campers need to be fully self-
Infant:
0–4 years,
sufficient. Basic toilets and water no charge.
may be from a tank, stream or lake.
* Extra charges apply for powered sites: $3 per adult; $1.50 per child.
Booking and paying fees
Bookings are required for all Serviced campsites and for some
Scenic and Standard campsites in peak season (usually 1 October
– 30 April). Most bookings can be made at booking.doc.govt.nz or
at a DOC Visitor Centre.
Where bookings are not required, pay fees via the self-
registration system at the campsite, or at a Visitor Centre. These
campsites operate on a first come, first served basis.
Fees are generally charged per person per night, and reflect the
level of facilities and services provided. DOC rangers patrol
camping areas and will check that fees have been paid.
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At the campsite
Camping care code
hh Be a careful camper and practise ‘no trace’ camping
hh Choose your campsite carefully; set up your camp on firm,
high or sandy ground. Camp only in designated areas.
hh Be tidy and always leave campsites clean. Take your rubbish
with you if bins are not provided.
hh Use a cooker, fireplace or BBQ. Light fires only where allowed,
collect dead wood and keep the fire small. Soak the fire with
water before you go.
hh Detergents, soap and toothpaste can harm aquatic and marine
life. Use biodegradable products and wash in a container well
away from water sources.
hh Always use toilets provided.
hh Campgrounds are social places but everyone needs some
rest and relaxation. Please respect the rights of others for
quiet enjoyment of the outdoors. Limit generator use (where
permitted) between 9 pm and 8 am.
hh Pay your fees to help keep campsites available in the future.
hh Always thoroughly clean your
equipment before and after trips to Toitū te whenua
minimise the spread of weeds and Leave the
diseases. land undisturbed
hh Protect native plants and animals.
Campsites and dogs
Dogs are not permitted at Conservation Campsites unless the
‘dogs permitted’ or ‘dogs on a leash’ symbol is present.
With most campsites located in or near protected areas it
is important to keep your dog under control. Even the most
obedient dog has the potential to kill wildlife.
Dog owners who take their dogs into dog-prohibited campsites
or controlled areas without a permit, or breach the conditions of
their permit, are liable to prosecution. Controlling your dog also
respects other people’s rights to use and enjoy the outdoors.
Visit doc.govt.nz/dogcampsites for further information.
Beware of thieves
Remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.
Gravel roads and insurance
If you are driving a rental vehicle, remember to check whether you
are insured when driving on unsealed roads.
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Protect our wildlife
Some of these campsites are in areas where native species are
vulnerable to disease. You can prevent disease spreading by
following some simple precautions, including cleaning gear
before and after entering these areas. Look for notices at the
campsites and local DOC Visitor Centres for details.
Some special campsites are located on islands free of most of our
invasive pest animals and plants. We rely on you to help keep
them this way.
Report sightings of pests on pest-free islands immediately to the
DOC HOTline 0800 362 468.
Didymo is an exotic alga that invades waterways.
This microscopic pest can be spread by a single
drop of water. Even if you can’t see it, you could
be spreading it.
A large number of Conservation Campsites are
near rivers and lakes, so always remember
to Check, Clean, Dry all footwear, bicycles, vehicles, fishing
equipment and other items before entering, and when moving
between, waterways. For more information and cleaning guidelines,
go to biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo or doc.govt.nz/stopthespread.
Inspect and clean your tent and other
camping gear thoroughly before leaving
home and between locations. Remove
any mud (check the pegs and peg bag), sand, plant material,Punakaiki
Marine Reserve
Punakaiki
insects or animals such as mice or rats, Argentine ants and plague
(rainbow) skinks – and don’t forget to check inside your tent.
It’s also important to check your clothing and footwear for weed 6
seeds and soil before and after each trip. If you’re taking a boat or
kayak, check these too. Greymouth
DOC staff may make biosecurity checks of your footwear and gear
when you arrive on an island to ensure your gear is pest free. Kumara
Hokitika
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Waiau Glacier Coast
Marine Reserve
Franz Josef/Waiau
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NELSON/TASMAN
Westhaven (Te Tai Tapu)
Marine Reserve
North-west
Nelson
Forest Park 1
Takaka Tonga Island
Kahurangi Marine
Reserve 2 Marine Reserve
ABEL TASMAN
NATIONAL PARK
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Motueka
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Karamea PARK
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Reefton LAKES
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Kaikoura
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Hanmer Springs
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Nelson Visitor Centre
PP Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
73 79 Trafalgar St, Nelson
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PP (03) 546 9339 7
PP nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Rotoiti / Nelson Lakes
Visitor Centre
PP View Road, St Arnaud
PP (03) 521 1806 Oxford 72 Rangiora
73 0 25 50 km
PP nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz Kaiapoi
77 73 CHRISTCHURCH
Methven
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NELSON/TASMAN
Photo: DOC
1 Totaranui 269
This large and very popular campground is a
great base for activities; good entrance point to
the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Directions: 32 km east of Takaka. Take Abel Tasman
Drive, turn into Totaranui Road and follow to end.
Access: 14 km of gravel road, or by boat.
Booking: Required. Online booking is available at
www.doc.govt.nz/totaranui. Note: Peak period from
25 December 2017 to 3 February 2018 (Waitangi
weekend) books out well in advance.
LATITUDE: -40.8186 LONGITUDE: 173.0049 SCENIC
2 Canaan Downs 10
Located near the entrances to a number of tracks
in Abel Tasman National Park; mountain biking,
walking and tramping activities nearby.
Directions: Turn off SH60 on the Takaka Hill Road
at Canaan Road and follow 11 km to end. Access:
Gravel, steep and windy. Icy in winter.
LATITUDE: -40.94287 LONGITUDE: 172.89185 STANDARD
3 Cobb River 20
Camp beside the Cobb River, which offers good
swimming and fishing.
Directions: Turn off SH60 at Upper Takaka and
follow the Cobb Dam Road for 35 km. The campsite
is at the southern end of the Cobb Reservoir.
Access: Unsealed, steep and windy; some sections
one way. Icy and 4WD recommended in winter.
Note: Take repellent for ferocious sandflies.
LATITUDE: -41.13021 LONGITUDE: 172.62121 BASIC
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NELSON/TASMAN
4 Siberia Flat 40
Campsite adjoins the Rolling River, popular for fly
fishing, at the start of the Wangapeka Track.
Directions: Turn off Motueka Valley Highway at
Tapawera into Tadmor Valley Road. Follow to
Bushend Road then turn into Wangapeka River
Road. Access: Gravel road, not suitable for caravans
or campervans. Dart River ford crossing can be
impassible after heavy rain. Note: Take repellent for
ferocious sandflies. Fires only in sites provided.
LATITUDE: -41.44274 LONGITUDE: 172.58371 STANDARD
5 Courthouse Flat 25
Scenic drive to a campsite beside a historical
goldfield.
Directions: Turn off Motueka Valley Highway at
Tapawera into Tadmor Valley Road. Follow to
Bushend Road, turn into Wangapeka River Road
and follow to end. Access: Gravel road not suitable
for caravans or campervans. Dart River ford crossing
can be impassible after heavy rain. Note: Take
repellent for sandflies. Fires only in sites provided.
LATITUDE: -41.46789 LONGITUDE: 172.56678 STANDARD
6 Kawatiri 10
Camp at the historical Kawatiri Railway Station
site. Explore the old rail bridge, tunnel and
station. Walk, fish or picnic.
Directions: Kawatiri Junction, corner of SH63 and
SH6, northwest of St Arnaud. Access: Sealed.
LATITUDE: -41.69399 LONGITUDE: 172.61756 STANDARD
Photo: Rudy Tetteroo
7 Lake Rotoroa 10
Easily accessible camp in a picturesque setting –
enjoy water activities or a stroll in the native bush.
Directions: Off SH6, east of Murchison. Follow
Gowan Valley Road to end. Access: Sealed. Note:
Take repellent for ferocious sandflies.
LATITUDE: -41.79405 LONGITUDE: 172.59787 STANDARD
7NELSON/TASMAN 8 Teetotal 12 Easy access to the Teetotal Recreation Area with its mountain bike trails. Dogs permitted. Close to St Arnaud and West Bay. Directions: 1 km west of St Arnaud on SH63. Access: Gravel. Note: Take repellent for sandflies. LATITUDE: -41.7928 LONGITUDE: 172.8337 STANDARD 9 West Bay (Buller and Jetty) 40 Easily accessible camp in a picturesque setting in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Directions: Lake Rotoiti, West Bay. Just off SH63 on Mt Robert Road, west of St Arnaud. Access: Sealed road. Booking: Required; book online or phone Rotoiti/Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre (03) 521 1808. Note: Open mid- December to 30 April. LATITUDE: -41.79783 LONGITUDE: 172.82739 SCENIC 10 Kerr Bay 9 13 Kerr Bay campsite is adjacent to Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by beech forest, near the St Arnaud township. Directions: Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay just off SH63 on Kerr Bay Road. Access: Sealed. Booking: Required from mid-December to 30 April; book online or phone Rotoiti/Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre (03) 521 1808. Serviced site Labour week- end through to Easter; Scenic site Easter to Labour weekend. Prices and facilities change. LATITUDE: -41.80577 LONGITUDE: 172.84795 SERVICED 11 Coldwater 8 This remote campsite is a great base camp for 4WD and mountain biking activities. Fish for trout or kayak in the river. Directions: Turn off SH63 east of St Arnaud at the Rainbow Ski Field turn off and follow for 37 km to Coldwater Creek. Access is also possible from Hanmer Springs via the Wairau-Hanmer Springs Hydro Road (66 km). Access: Gravel road with stream fords; high clearance 4WD only. Note: Wairau- Hanmer Springs Hydro Road is a toll road and is only open from Boxing Day to Easter. Contact Rainbow Station, www.rainbowstation.co.nz for access details or ph (03) 521 1938 for the farm manager. LATITUDE: -42.06192 LONGITUDE: 172.92224 BASIC 8
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7 1 KaikouraPVisitor Centre
P View Road, St Arnaud
70 0 25 50 km PP (03) 521 1806
PP nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz
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Marine Reserve 9MARLBOROUGH
12 Moawhitu 11
Stunning, remote campsite adjacent to a surf
beach with good fishing, hunting, tramping and
mountain biking nearby.
Directions: In Greville Harbour, Rangitoto ki te
Tonga/D’Urville Island. Access: Boat only or water
taxi from French Pass to Kapowai, then follow the
road to Moawhitu, about 1 hour by 4WD. Airstrip
(landing fee applies) for small private aircraft.
Note: Dog permit required, ph (03) 520 3002.
LATITUDE: -40.81021 LONGITUDE: 173.80386 BASIC
13 South Arm 5
Dramatic, remote, sheltered campsite at the head
of South Arm. Great base for boating and hunting.
Directions: At Port Hardy, Rangitoto ki te Tonga/
D’Urville Island. Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -40.80811 LONGITUDE: 173.86656 BASIC
14 Mill Arm 4
Picturesque, remote campsite near the head of
Mill Arm with well-formed flat campsites and
stunning views.
Directions: Greville Harbour, Rangitoto ki te Tonga/
D’Urville Island. Access: Boat only. Note: Stream is
prone to flooding, so take care in high rainfall.
LATITUDE: -40.84054 LONGITUDE: 173.84096 BASIC
Photo: Pete Brady
15 Penguin Bay 2
Small campsite with picturesque stream and
stunning views to the mainland. Catherine Cove
Resort nearby.
Directions: On the east coast of Rangitoto ki te
Tonga/D’Urville Island. Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -40.84456 LONGITUDE: 173.90837 BASIC
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16 Lucky Bay 2
Small, scenic campsite with great views, popular
with sea kayakers and boaties.
Directions: On the east coast of Rangitoto ki te
Tonga/D’Urville Island. Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -40.89076 LONGITUDE: 173.86078 BASIC
Photo: Shellie Evans
17 French Pass 18
Gateway to Rangitoto ki te Tonga/D’Urville
Island; watch the waters moving through Te
Aumiti/French Pass.
Directions: Turn off SH6 north of Rai Valley into
Ronga Road which becomes Croiselles–French
Pass Road and follow 60 km to the end. Access:
Sealed and gravel, narrow winding road; or boat
access. Booking: Required in peak season and
holiday weekends; book online or ph (03) 576 5298.
LATITUDE: -40.92601 LONGITUDE: 173.84247 SCENIC
Photo: Pete Brady
18 Waiona Bay 2
In striking surroundings, campground mainly
used by kayakers. Hunting, boating and walking.
Directions: At Apuau Reach, Pelorus Sound.
Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.00259 LONGITUDE: 173.87387 BASIC
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Photo: Shellie Evans
19 Elaine Bay 20
Good base for exploring Pelorus Sound by boat
and walking or mountain biking nearby tracks.
Directions: Turn off SH6 north of Rai Valley into
Ronga Road which becomes Croiselles–French
Pass Road. Continue through Okiwi Bay and after
approx 10 km turn into Elaine Bay Road to the end.
Access: Sealed, narrow, winding road.
LATITUDE: -41.05527 LONGITUDE: 173.76967 STANDARD
20 Harvey Bay 25
A large, flat, sheltered camping area that makes
a great base for exploring Tennyson Inlet.
Directions: Turn off SH6 north of Rai Valley into
Ronga Road, right into Opouri Road/Tennyson Inlet
Road, follow this for 27 km over Opouri Saddle
to the campsite. Access: Sealed, steep, winding,
narrow road. Not suitable for light towing vehicles.
LATITUDE: -41.11878 LONGITUDE: 173.74322 STANDARD
Photo: Pete Brady
21 Tawa Bay 4
Scenic campsite suitable for kayaks and boating.
Directions: Tennyson Inlet, Pelorus Sound. Access:
Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.0714 LONGITUDE: 173.8248 BACKCOUNTRY
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22 Jacobs Bay 8
Enjoy short walks at this campsite, sheltered from
the prevailing northwest winds.
Directions: Inner Pelorus Sound. Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.10968 LONGITUDE: 173.88482 BACKCOUNTRY
23 Nydia Bay 8
Sheltered, scenic bay with opportunities for
walking, biking and boating.
Directions: Nydia Bay in Pelorus Sound. Access:
Walk or mountain bike from the Nydia Track, or by
boat.
LATITUDE: -41.15005 LONGITUDE: 173.78171 BACKCOUNTRY
24 Pipi Beach 4
Scenic campsite, great for water-based activities
and picnicking. Exposed to northerly winds.
Directions: Hikapu Reach, Inner Pelorus Sound.
Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.17501 LONGITUDE: 173.86306 BACKCOUNTRY
Photo: Pete Brady
25 Pelorus Bridge 14 40
Camp in one of Marlborough’s last river-flat
forests bordering the Pelorus River.
Directions: On SH6 54 km from Nelson, 60 km from
Blenheim. Access: Short, unsealed, well-formed
narrow road from café on SH6 to campsite. Booking:
Required in peak season and holiday weekends;
book online or phone (03) 571 6019.
Warning: The camp floods during periods of
high rainfall – a flood warning system is in place.
LATITUDE: -41.29807 LONGITUDE: 173.56972 SERVICED
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26 Butchers Flat 20
This grassy, flat camping area was a gold mining
area and is great for picnicking or swimming.
Directions: Turn off SH6 into Wakamarina Road
at Canvastown and follow 15 km to end. Access:
Narrow, winding gravel road. Note: Dog permit
required; ph (03) 520 3002. There are high, unfenced
cliffs at this campsite, children must be supervised.
LATITUDE: -41.3763 LONGITUDE: 173.5943 STANDARD
Photo: Margot Ferrier
27 Moetapu Bay 4
A scenic spot for boating, fishing and swimming.
Directions: Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive into
Kenepuru Road, then turn into Moetapu Bay Road
and walk the last 200 m down a steep hill to the
campsite. Access: By road or by boat. Note: Dog
permit required; ph (03) 520 3002.
Warning: Flooding possible during king tides.
LATITUDE: -41.2603 LONGITUDE: 173.85462 STANDARD
28 Putanui Point 4
Popular with kayakers, with a small, stony beach.
Directions: Inner Pelorus/Kenepuru Sound.
Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.22147 LONGITUDE: 173.86843 BACKCOUNTRY
29 Cowshed Bay 20
This popular campsite close to the Queen
Charlotte Track has coastal and bush camping
options within walking distance of Portage.
Directions: Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive at
Linkwater into Kenepuru Road and follow for 28 km.
Access: Narrow, winding road or by boat.
LATITUDE: -41.20147 LONGITUDE: 174.02783 SCENIC
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30 Picnic Bay 4
This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking,
motor boating, fishing and bird watching.
Directions: Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive at
Linkwater into Kenepuru Road and follow 2 km past
Portage. Access: Narrow, winding road or by boat.
Note: Dog permit required; ph (03) 520 3002.
LATITUDE: -41.19527 LONGITUDE: 174.04645 STANDARD
Photo: Margot Ferrier
31 Nikau Cove 6
This flat campsite is in a sheltered bay and offers
a good base for exploring by sea or by land.
Directions: Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive into
Kenepuru Road and follow 3 km past Portage.
Access: Narrow, winding road or by boat.
Note: Dog permit required; ph (03) 520 3002.
LATITUDE: -41.1953 LONGITUDE: 174.04948 STANDARD
32 Kumutoto Bay 4
A sheltered east-facing bay with a short walk,
boating, water skiing and fishing close by.
Directions: In the inner Queen Charlotte Sound.
Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.20537 LONGITUDE: 174.06974 BACKCOUNTRY
33 Ratimera Bay 12
A popular site with a long sandy beach for fishing,
boating and picnicking.
Directions: Ratimera Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound.
Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.20458 LONGITUDE: 174.11259 STANDARD
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Photo: Margot Ferrier
34 Kenepuru Head 19
A great base for a range of activities including
boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking.
Directions: Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive at
Linkwater into Kenepuru Road and follow for 40 km.
Booking: Available online 1 November to 30 April.
Access: Narrow, winding road. Note: Dog permit
required; ph (03) 520 3002.
LATITUDE: -41.17382 LONGITUDE: 174.11808 SCENIC
35 Camp Bay 20
Walk or mountain bike the Queen Charlotte Track
from this camp or go fishing and boating. Lodge
with a bar, small shop and restaurant nearby.
Directions: Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte
Sound. Access: Mountain bike or 30 min walk from
Kenepuru Saddle on the Queen Charlotte Track, or
by boat.
LATITUDE: -41.12766 LONGITUDE: 174.14734 STANDARD
Photo: DOC
36 Ferndale 4
Camp beside a sandy beach (rare in the Sounds)
that is sheltered from the norwesterly wind.
Directions: Kenepuru Sound. Access: Boat only.
Note: Dog permit required; ph (03) 520 3002.
LATITUDE: -41.19005 LONGITUDE: 173.97182 BACKCOUNTRY
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37 Waimaru 30
Isolated campsite near the water’s edge; a good
base for water activities or fishing.
Directions: Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive at
Linkwater into Kenepuru Road, after 42 km turn left
to stay on Kenepuru Road, turn into Manaroa Road,
then follow Clova Bay Road to the end. Access:
Gravel, narrow and winding road, or by boat.
LATITUDE: -41.08065 LONGITUDE: 174.03187 STANDARD
38 Kauauroa Bay 2
Campsite for boaties and sea kayakers in a
peaceful setting.
Directions: Kauauroa Bay, Tawhitinui Reach, outer
Pelorus Sound. Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.03875 LONGITUDE: 173.9695 BASIC
Photo: Margot Ferrier
39 Schoolhouse Bay 15
Walk or mountan bike the Queen Charlotte Track
or go boating and fishing from this sheltered
campsite.
Directions: Resolution Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound.
Access: Mountain bike or walk from the Queen
Charlotte Track or by boat.
LATITUDE: -41.11135 LONGITUDE: 174.22488 BACKCOUNTRY
40 Cannibal Cove 3
A remote campsite with hunting and water-based
activities near by.
Directions: Outer Queen Charlotte Sound.
Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.07628 LONGITUDE: 174.25193 BACKCOUNTRY
17MARLBOROUGH
Photo: Pete Brady
41 Davies Bay 24
Large accessible site with boating activities close
by. Choose from a waterfront site or a bush clearing.
Directions: A 3 km walk from Anakiwa. Access:
Mountain bike or walk from the Queen Charlotte
Track or by boat.
LATITUDE: -41.25231 LONGITUDE: 173.94073 BACKCOUNTRY
42 Aussie Bay 6
A tranquil setting with a range of activities
nearby on the Queen Charlotte Track.
Directions: Off Queen Charlotte Drive in the Grove
Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, 15 km from Picton.
Access: Steep driveway with tight turn, no vehicles
over 6 m long. Note: Dog permit required;
ph (03) 520 3002.
LATITUDE: -41.27233 LONGITUDE: 173.92878 STANDARD
Photo: Herb Christophers
43 Momorangi 100 36
A north-facing family camp beside a
sheltered bay, popular for swimming,
boating and fishing; short walk and glow-
worm grotto on site. Two small cabins are
also available.
Directions: On Queen Charlotte Drive in the
Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, 13 km
from Picton or 17 km from Havelock along
Queen Charlotte Drive. Booking: Required
in peak season and holiday weekends; book
online or phone (03) 573 7865.
LATITUDE: -41.27033 LONGITUDE: 173.94077 SERVICED
18MARLBOROUGH
44 Whatamango Bay 50
Camp beside the sea, fish or go kayaking from this
roomy campsite.
Directions: From Picton head east past Waikawa on
Port Underwood Road for 10 km. Access: Sealed,
narrow, winding road to camp entrance. 20 min
drive from ferries. Booking: Available online 1
November to 30 April.
LATITUDE: -41.27033 LONGITUDE: 174.07538 STANDARD
45 Ngaruru Bay 4
An isolated campsite with water-based activities
for those who want to get away from it all.
Directions: Southern side of Arapawa Island in the
Tory Channel. Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.22737 LONGITUDE: 174.21443 BACKCOUNTRY
Photo: J. Stephens
46 Blumine Island 6
Be amazed by the birdsong at this seafront
site on a picturesque predator-free island with
historic WWII gun emplacements.
Directions: Outer Queen Charlotte Sound. Access:
Boat only. Note: Check your gear for stowaways to
help keep the island predator free – see page 4.
LATITUDE: -41.16952 LONGITUDE: 174.23363 BACKCOUNTRY
47 Wharehunga Bay 10
North-facing site; great base for water-based
activities in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound.
Directions: Northern side of Arapawa Island.
Access: Boat only.
LATITUDE: -41.1797 LONGITUDE: 174.29104 BACKCOUNTRY
19MARLBOROUGH
48 Rarangi 20
Camp next to the beach and enjoy the sound of the
surf at this dog-friendly campsite.
Directions: 8 km north of Blenheim turn off SH1 at
Tuamarina into Hunter Road, left into Pembers Road/
Rarangi Road, and follow left into Rarangi Beach
Road until you reach the campsite. Access: Sealed.
Note: Dogs with a DOC permit only.
LATITUDE: -41.39289 LONGITUDE: 174.047 STANDARD
Photo: Herb Christophers
49 Whites Bay 67
This camp has lovely scenery and is situated at a
safe swimming beach.
Directions: 8 km north of Blenheim turn off SH1 at
Tuamarina into Hunter Road, left into Pembers Road/
Rarangi Road, and follow left into Rarangi Beach
Road. Take sharp left into Port Underwood Road
and follow to Whites Bay campsite. Access: Sealed,
narrow winding road.
LATITUDE: -41.3829 LONGITUDE: 174.05708 SCENIC
50 Robin Hood Bay 10
Camp next to the beach, with a surf beach nearby
and watch for Hector’s dolphins.
Directions: 8 km north of Blenheim turn off SH1 at
Tuamarina into Hunter Road, left into Pembers Road/
Rarangi Road, and follow left into Rarangi Beach
Road. Take sharp left into Port Underwood Road and
follow to Robin Hood Bay. Access: Windy and gravel
road from Whites Bay. Not suitable for caravans or
campervans. Note: Dogs with a DOC permit only.
LATITUDE: -41.35904 LONGITUDE: 174.07021 BASIC
20MARLBOROUGH
Photo: Rebecca Mitchinson
51 Onamalutu 4 50
This campsite is set in remnant podocarp forest.
Directions: Turn off SH6 west of Blenheim into
Northbank Road for approx 6 km. Turn right into
Onamalutu Road and follow for 7 km to the camp.
Access: Sealed.
LATITUDE: -41.45852 LONGITUDE: 173.70636 STANDARD
52 Mill Flat 20
This isolated campsite, accessible by 4WD only,
is in a grassy clearing surrounded by beech forest
Directions: Turn off SH6 west of Blenheim into
Northbank Road. Follow for 22 km then turn into
Pine Valley Road. Access: Last 2 km 4WD only,
river crossing required. Note: Fires permitted only
in fireplaces provided. Dogs with a DOC permit only.
LATITUDE: -41.50109 LONGITUDE: 173.51087 BASIC
53 Kowhai Point 9
Camp next to the Wairau River, with fishing and
swimming nearby.
Directions: Adjacent to SH63, Wash Bridge, Wairau
River. Access: Sealed.
LATITUDE: -41.71137 LONGITUDE: 173.11351 STANDARD
Photo: Herb Christophers
54 Marfells Beach 60
Camp beside the gravel beach not far from Lake
Grassmere Salt Works.
Directions: From SH1 follow Marfells Beach Road
to the end. South side of Lake Grassmere/Kapara
Te Hau. Access: Sealed, some gravel.
LATITUDE: -41.72547 LONGITUDE: 174.20446 STANDARD
21MARLBOROUGH
55 Okiwi Bay 6
kiwi Bay is closed following the 2016
O
Kaikoura earthquake. Please see the
website for up-to-date information:
www.doc.govt.nz/kaikouraearthquake.
Located in a grassy area across the road from the
beach, and near Okiwi Bay walking tracks.
Directions: On SH1, 30 km north of Kaikoura, 98 km
south of Blenheim. Access: Sealed. Note: No water,
bring your own water. Watch out for trains. Dogs
with a DOC permit only.
LATITUDE: -42.21672 LONGITUDE: 173.85897 BASIC
56 Puhi Puhi 6
This peaceful grassy campsite is near a short
scenic native bushwalk.
Directions: Off SH1, 9 km north of Kaikoura, turn
inland up Puhi Puhi Road, after Hapuku River bridge.
Camp is 6 km along the road. Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -42.27013 LONGITUDE: 173.73765 STANDARD
Photo: Paul Mahoney (DOC)
Molesworth Station
The following two campsites are on the Acheron Road which
runs through Molesworth Station – New Zealand’s largest farm.
Access: Gravel road. Not suitable for vehicles with trailers, caravans,
buses or other vehicles over 7 m long. Note: Acheron Road is open
from Labour Weekend to Easter or the second Saturday in April,
whichever is later. Weather conditions and fire danger can close it at
any time. Check online at www.doc.govt.nz for current road status.
57 Cob Cottage 20
Camp near the original cob cottage built in 1885
close to the Molesworth Station boundary.
Directions: 3 km north of Seddon turn off SH1 into
Awatere Valley Road and drive 100 km (approx 2 hr
30 min) to campsite. Note: Vehicles over 7 m long
not permitted.
LATITUDE: -42.08511 LONGITUDE: 173.2702 STANDARD
22MARLBOROUGH
Photo: Bev Bacon
58 Acheron Accommodation House 20
Camp by this historic cobb building from 1863,
once used as an overnight drovers’ stop.
Directions: Take the Clarence Valley Road from
Hanmer Springs (via Jacks Pass Road), continue right
into Tophouse Road and follow the Acheron Road
17 km to campsite. (Or drive 59 km south of Cobb
Cottage along the Acheron Road.) Acheron Road is
open 7 am – 7 pm between October and April.
Note: Vehicles over 7 m long not permitted.
LATITUDE: -42.39548 LONGITUDE: 172.95638 STANDARD
Photo: Shellie Evans
59 Lake Tennyson Scenic Reserve 10
This isolated campsite beside Lake Tennyson
offers trout fishing, kayaking, boating and
walking opportunities.
Directions: Turn off SH63, east of St Arnaud. Follow
Wairau-Hanmer Springs Hydro Rd (aka Rainbow
Rd). Turn-off to campsite is signposted on right.
From Hanmer, drive over Jacks Pass. At the bottom
of Jacks Pass turn left into the Clarence Valley/
Rainbow Road. Drive 32 km up this road. Lake
Tennyson is signposted to the left. Access: 4WD
only. This is a toll road. Contact Lone Star Farms
Ltd, ph (03) 545 7600 for access details. Road only
open 26 Dec to Easter Monday. Alternatively, 2WD
from Hanmer Springs all year—gravel road not
suitable for vehicles over 7 m long.
LATITUDE: -42.21124 LONGITUDE: 172.73963 BASIC
23WEST COAST
Kahurangi Marine
Reserve
Paparoa National Park 60
Visitor Centre KAHURANGI
NATIONAL PARK
PP4294 Coast Road, Punakaiki
Karamea
PP(03) 731 1895
PPpaparoavc@doc.govt.nz
Arthur’s Pass National Park 67
Visitor Centre
PPSH73, Arthur’s Pass Village Westport
61
Murchison
PP(03) 318 9211 6
PAPAROA
PParthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz NATIONAL
PARK 69 Victoria
Forest 65
Park
Punakaiki
Marine Reserve 62 Reefton
Punakaiki
Paparoa
National Park
6
Visitor Centre 7 63
7
Greymouth
64 Kumara
Hokitika 66 65 73
ARTHUR’S PASS
6 NATIONAL PARK
Arthur’s Pass National Park
Visitor Centre
67
Waiau Glacier Coast
Marine Reserve
68 Oxford
73
69 Franz Josef/Waiau
Westland Tai Poutini
National Park Visitor Centre 77 7
WESTLAND
Tauparikākā TAI POUTINI
Marine NATIONAL Methven
6
Reserve PARK 1
70
77
72
Haast
Awarua/Haast Visitor Centre
80 Westland Tai Poutini National
ASHBURTON
6 8
Park Visitor Centre 1
Lake
Pukaki PP69 Cron Street,
Fairlie Geraldine
Franz 79Josef Glacier
Twizel PP(03) 752
8
Temuka
0360
Makaroa
8 PPwestlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
TIMARU
Lake
Hāwea
8
Awarua/Haast
1
Visitor Centre
6
Lake 83 PPHaast Junction, Cnr SH6 &
Wanaka
Jackson Bay Road, Haast
Waimate
Wanaka Kurow
PP(03)82 750 0809
6 PPhaastvc@doc.govt.nz
83
rrowtown
85
6 Cromwell OAMARU 0 25 50 km
24 Ranfurly
ClydeWEST COAST
Photo: Shellie Evans
60 Kohaihai 50
This is a sheltered campsite at the mouth of the
Kohaihai River, with beautiful nīkau forest nearby.
Directions: North of Karamea at the end of
Council Road and the start of the Heaphy Track.
Access: Last 3 km gravel road.
LATITUDE: -41.10952 LONGITUDE: 172.10254 STANDARD
61 Lyell 18
The site of the gold-rush town of Lyell, this is
a large, grassed campsite with historical gold
workings nearby.
Directions: On SH6 in the Upper Buller Gorge,
15 km northeast of Inangahua. Access: Sealed.
LATITUDE: -41.79697 LONGITUDE: 172.04899 STANDARD
Photo: Ian Wightwick
62 Slab Hut Creek 18
Once a gold mining area, this is now a popular
camping site in a park-like setting next to a gold-
panning stream.
Directions: Off SH7 on Slab Hut Creek Road; 10 km
south of Reefton. Access: Gravel road. Note: Be
prepared for heavy West Coast rainfall.
LATITUDE: -42.15613 LONGITUDE: 171.79205 STANDARD
25WEST COAST
63 Marble Hill 20
Explore this valley’s alpine beauty and native
birds in amazing red beech forests; Maruia Hot
Springs are nearby.
Directions: Beside SH7, 6.5 km east of Springs
Junction. Access: Sealed.
LATITUDE: -42.3502 LONGITUDE: 172.22319 STANDARD
64 Goldsborough 40
Explore this sheltered campsite, the site of an old
gold mining town, and try your luck fossicking in
the creek.
Directions: Turn off SH6 at Awatuna, 17 km from
Hokitika. Follow Stafford Loop Road to end.
Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -42.67586 LONGITUDE: 171.12339 STANDARD
65 Hans Bay 40
A large, grassy lake-front campsite beside
beautiful Lake Kaniere.
Directions: 19 km southeast of Hokitika. From
Kaniere, follow Lake Kaniere Road to end. Take
Dorothy Falls Road at fork, follow to Hans Bay.
Access: Sealed.
LATITUDE: -42.80872 LONGITUDE: 171.15481 STANDARD
Photo: B Dobbie
66 Lake Mahinapua 100
Camp beside Lake Mahinapua, a popular
overnight and day stop, in stunning forest
surroundings.
Directions: 10 km south of Hokitika, turn off SH6
into Lake Mahinapua Access Road, opposite the
hotel; 300 m to road end. Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -42.79468 LONGITUDE: 170.90106 SCENIC
26WEST COAST
67 Lake Ianthe Matahi 12
Camp beside one of Westland’s forest-lined
freshwater lakes, popular for boating, trout
fishing and swimming.
Directions: Adjacent to SH6, 15 km north of
Harihari. Short driveway off SH6.
LATITUDE: -43.0602 LONGITUDE: 170.63395 STANDARD
68 Otto’s/MacDonalds 20
Boat, fish for trout or swim in the lake at this
easily accessible campsite.
Directions: SH6, 13 km north of Franz Josef/Waiau
at the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Short
driveway off SH6.
LATITUDE: -43.29861 LONGITUDE: 170.22522 SCENIC
69 Gillespies Beach 8
Camp near an old gold mining settlement and a
seal colony. Short tracks lead to relics from the
gold mining days.
Directions: From Fox Glacier township turn onto
Cook Flat Road and follow the road to Gillespies
Beach. Access: Narrow, winding road; not suitable
for campervans or caravans.
LATITUDE: -43.40805 LONGITUDE: 169.82862 STANDARD
Photo: Frans Dellebeke
70 Lake Paringa 12
Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake
and walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.
Directions: Beside SH6, 40 km north of Haast.
Access: Short gravel driveway off SH6.
LATITUDE: -43.74876 LONGITUDE: 169.41056 SCENIC
276
67
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CANTERBURY
6
Westport
Murchison
6
73
Lake
69
Sumner
65
Punakaiki Reefton Forest
ARTHUR’S PASS
NATIONAL PARK
Park
7
75 6
7
71
Arthur’s Pass 78 Greymouth
National Park 76 79 72 Forest
Hanmer
Park
Visitor Centre Han
77 7
Lake
80 Kumara Sumner
Forest
74
Hokitika Park 73
Craigieburn 73
Forest Park 81 ARTHUR’S PASS
NATIONAL PARK 7
6 75
Arthur’s Pass 76
77 78 79
National Park
Visitor Centre
80
SH Craigieburn 81 83
73 Forest Park 82
enla Korowai Torlesse
rg e m e n t Tussocklands Park Korowai Oxford 72 R
73 Torlesse Oxford 72 Rangiora
Tussocklands
Park 73
Kaiapoi
Franz Josef/
Waiau 73
AORAKI/ 77
CHRISTCHURCH 84
MOUNT COOK Christchurch Visitor Centre
NATIONAL
PARK Methven
91
77
1
Aoraki/Mt Cook 72 77 73 Lake
Ellesmere 75
National Park Visitor Centre 85
80
86 ASHBURTON
Banks Peninsula
87
Methven
Marine Mammal
Ruataniwha 8 1 Sanctuary
Conservation
93 Park Lake
Fairlie
88 Geraldine
1
Pukaki 79
94 92
uriri Temuka
rvation
95 Lake
rk
96 728 Twizel
77 8
89 TIMARU
Ellesmere
97
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83 ASHBURTON
Kurow Waimate Banks Pen
Oteake
82
Marine Ma
Conservation
Park 1 83
0 25
Sanctuary
50 km
85
Geraldine OAMARU
Ranfurly Warning: Make sure
Arthur’s Pass National Park
you’re well prepared
ndra
Visitor Centre 85
for heavy snow in
PPSH73, Arthur’s Pass Village
Temuka
PP(03) 318 9211
alpine areas in winter.
87 Palmerston
PParthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz
Waikouaiti
Ōtautahi/Christchurch
Aoraki/Mt Cook National
1 Park Visitor Centre
TIMARU Visitor Centre PPCo-located with the
PP 1 Larch Grove, Aoraki/Mt
DUNEDINCook Christchurch i-site
8 Fairfield
PP(03) 435
1 1186 PP28 Worcester Boulevard,
Central City, Christchurch 8140
PPmtcookvc@doc.govt.nz
Milton
PP(03) 379 4082
Balclutha
PPchristchurchvc@doc.govt.nz
28
Kaka Point6 6
BLENHEIM
63 CANTERBURY
71 Deer Valley 10
Camp in beech forest next
1 to the Lewis River; a
short drive to Maruia Springs Thermal Resort.
Directions: Off SH7, 20 km east of Springs Junction.
Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -42.40483 LONGITUDE: 172.3977 STANDARD
Kaikoura
nmer Springs
72
70
Boyle 6 10
Camp among the kānuka forest close to the Boyle
River, just off SH7. Boyle Campsite is on the Te
Araroa Trail and at the end of the 5-day tramp on
the
1
St James Walkway.
Directions: On SH7 between Springs Junction (37 km
west of the campsite) and Hanmer Springs turn-off
(45 km east of the campsite). Access: From SH7 turn-
off and follow a short gravel road. Note: Tents sites are
in separate area with no vehicle access.
LATITUDE: -42.5164 LONGITUDE: 172.3854 STANDARD
Akaroa
Pohatu Marine Reserve
Akaroa Marine Reserve
Photo: DOC
73 Lake Taylor 15
Camp beside the lake and explore this highly
scenic area by foot or mountain bike.
Directions: Turn off SH7 at Waikari and follow the
road to Hawarden. The road then joins Lake Sumner
Road, which leads to Lake Taylor (approx 50 km).
Access: Gravel road, suitable for 2WD vehicles only
as far as Lake Taylor.
LATITUDE: -42.77354 LONGITUDE: 172.25385 STANDARD
74 Loch Katrine 30
Camp beside the beautiful lake in a grassy area.
Walk, mountain bike, or take a dip in the icy waters!
Directions: From Lake Taylor, continue for another
8 km to Loch Katrine on rough gravel road. High
clearance 4WD required.
LATITUDE: -42.72371 LONGITUDE: 172.20628 BASIC
29CANTERBURY
75 Avalanche Creek Shelter 10
Explore Arthur’s Pass National Park, but be well
prepared for quickly changing alpine weather
conditions above the bushline.
Directions: On SH73, in Arthur’s Pass village. Access:
Alpine areas may be covered in snow in winter.
LATITUDE: -42.94066 LONGITUDE: 171.56259 STANDARD
76 Greyneys 10
The campsite and shelter are next to the car park.
Explore the century-old coach road and other
tracks in Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Directions: SH73, 6 km south of Arthur’s Pass
village.
LATITUDE: -42.98418 LONGITUDE: 171.58732 STANDARD
Photo: Alan Cressler
77 Klondyke Corner 30
This large, open campsite is near the junction of
the Bealey and Waimakariri rivers.
Directions: SH73, 8 km south of Arthur’s Pass
village.
LATITUDE: -43.00203 LONGITUDE: 171.58924 BASIC
78 Hawdon Shelter 20
Camp in the lower reaches of the Hawdon valley
on the grassy flats in Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Directions: Follow SH73 to Mt White Rd, 24 km
south of Arthur’s Pass village. Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -42.98786 LONGITUDE: 171.74789 BASIC
79 Andrews Shelter 20
A popular starting point for those undertaking
the Casey and Binser saddles track.
Directions: Follow SH73, campsite is 5 km along Mt
White Rd. Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -42.99407 LONGITUDE: 171.79292 BASIC
30CANTERBURY
Photo: Shellie Evans
80 Lake Pearson/Moana Rua 20
In the Waimakariri Basin, camp beside a high-
country lake; a good base for bird watching.
Directions: On SH73, 35 km south of Arthur’s Pass
village. Note: No powerboats permitted on the lake.
LATITUDE: -43.08999 LONGITUDE: 171.78388 STANDARD
81 Craigieburn Shelter 20
Set in a landscape of beech forest, tussock and
rugged mountains; mountain biking nearby.
Directions: Turn off SH73 at signpost, between
Castle Hill village and Lake Pearson. Access:
Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -43.15113 LONGITUDE: 171.73091 STANDARD
82 Wooded Gully 50
Camp beside a stream below tracks leading to Mt
Thomas, about 12 km from Ashley Gorge.
Directions: Access from Rangiora or Oxford to Birch
Hill Road. Turn off Birch Hill Road into Hayland Road
and follow for 4 km to the campsite. Access: Gravel
road.
LATITUDE: -43.19356 LONGITUDE: 172.3355 STANDARD
83 Grey River 10
Camp next to the river. Walk to the summit of
Mount Grey/Maukatere for spectacular views.
Directions: From Amberley follow Douglas Road/
Cramptons Bush Road past Lake Janet for 20 km
to the campsite. Access: Gravel road, steep and
windy in places. Note: The ford over the Grey River
is impassible after heavy rain. Cramptons Bush
Rd may be closed due to high fire danger, forestry
logging operations or if it is too wet and slippery.
LATITUDE: -43.14844 LONGITUDE: 172.52764 BASIC
31CANTERBURY
Photo: DOC
84 Awaroa/Godley Head 25
Camp in the middle of a WWII defence battery
site with great ocean views and a range of scenic
walks. Nearby Taylors Mistake beach is a popular
swimming and surfing spot.
Getting there: From Sumner, follow Evans Pass
Rd for 3.5 km. Turn left onto Summit Rd and follow
the winding, sealed road for 6.5 km. The campsite
is about a 50 minute-drive from the centre of
Christchurch. Booking: Required. Book online
or phone Ōtautahi/Christchurch Visitor Centre
(03) 379 4082 in office hours to get the gate code.
LATITUDE: -43.58807 LONGITUDE: 172.80398 SCENIC
Photo: G. Iles
85 Peel Forest 34 47
Peel Forest is a remnant of the forest that once
covered this area. Four cabins are also available.
Directions: 23 km north of Geraldine. Follow SH79
(Main North Road) for 7 km, turn left after the Orari
Bridge onto SH72 (Inland Scenic Route); after 3 km
turn left into Peel Forest Road for 13 km. Access:
Sealed. Booking: Required December – March; ph
(03) 696 3567.
LATITUDE: -43.88998 LONGITUDE: 171.26615 SERVICED
32CANTERBURY
86 Orari Gorge 15
Campsite set within a remnant of podocarp
forest. Explore the forest or the old bush tramway.
Directions: From Geraldine, follow Main North Road
to Tripp Settlement Road, then Yates Road. 13 km
northwest of Geraldine. Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -43.98776 LONGITUDE: 171.18478 STANDARD
Photo: Laura Honey
87 Waihi Gorge 40
Located on the banks of the Waihi River, this
campsite is a popular spot surrounded by
kahikatea, mataī and lowland tōtara forest.
Directions: From Geraldine, follow Main North Road,
Woodbury Road, then turn into Waihi Gorge Road.
14 km northwest of Geraldine. Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -44.00259 LONGITUDE: 171.15469 STANDARD
88 Pioneer Park 40
Short walks are nearby, and you can visit the
remains of the historic Burkes Cottage.
Directions: From Geraldine, follow SH79 for 23 km.
Turn into Gudex Road, then Middle Valley Road,
turn left and into Pioneer Park. Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -44.1435 LONGITUDE: 170.95614 STANDARD
89 Mt Nimrod 10
A quiet campsite on the eastern flank of the
Hunter Hills. Take a 3.5 km forest walk to a
podocarp forest remnant.
Directions: From Timaru follow SH1 south for
10.5 km, turn right into Pareora River Road. Just
after Pareora Huts turn left into Pareora Gorge
Road; at Motukaika monument turn into Motukaika
Road. At the T-junction turn right into Back Line
Road, and after about 2 km, turn left into the scenic
reserve. Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -44.43248 LONGITUDE: 170.87196 STANDARD
33CANTERBURY
Photo: George Iles
90 Otaio Gorge 15
Camp at a scenic reserve beside forest; swim in
the Otaio River.
Directions: From Timaru follow SH1 to St Andrews.
Turn left into Blue Cliffs Road and follow for 19.5 km.
Turn right into Back Line Road. Access: 5 km gravel
road.
LATITUDE: -44.52356 LONGITUDE: 170.92863 STANDARD
Photo: © Jessica VanFleteren
91 White Horse Hill 60
Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery
including Mount Sefton.
Directions: 2.5 km from Aoraki/Mt Cook village at the
end of Hooker Valley Road off SH80. Access: Sealed.
Note: Hot showers at Public Shelter in village 2.5 km
from campsite. No showers at campsite.
LATITUDE: -43.71964 LONGITUDE: 170.09146 SCENIC
92 Lake Poaka 30
Scenic camping by this man-made lake where the
Twizel River flows under the hydro canal.
Directions: Just south of Lake Pukaki take the shingle
road on the north side of the hydro canal to the
campsite. Note: Campers are restricted to four nights
only. Suitable for larger campervans.
LATITUDE: -44.20657 LONGITUDE: 170.09802 BASIC
34CANTERBURY
93 Temple 30
North of Lake Ohau, within a beautiful beech
forest in a large, flat area. Tramp the North and
South Temple Stream tracks.
Directions: 13 km south of Twizel turn off SH8 into
Lake Ohau Road. Travel 40 km to Temple valley.
Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -44.1076 LONGITUDE: 169.81773 BASIC
94 Round Bush 20
Beautiful beech forest, hung with mistletoe in
summer, grows right up to the lake edge.
Directions: At Clearburn, south of Twizel, turn onto
Lake Ohau Road and continue for 25 km. Note:
Campers are restricted to four nights only.
LATITUDE: -44.20809 LONGITUDE: 169.81711 BASIC
95 Lake Middleton 40
Camp at Lake Middleton on the Alps to Ocean
trail, beside the beautiful Lake Ohau.
Getting there: Turn onto Lake Ohau Rd, 13 km
south of Twizel. Travel 17 km to Lake Middleton.
Note: Standard campsite from 1 October–Easter
Weekend, Basic campsite at other times.
LATITUDE: -44.2783 LONGITUDE: 169.8517 STANDARD
96 Quailburn 15
A quiet spot on the edge of a tree-lined stream,
close to an historic shearing shed. The Quailburn
bush walk is nearby.
Directions: Turn off the SH8 towards the Clay Cliffs
and continue along Quailburn Road to the end. Note:
Campers are restricted to four nights only.
LATITUDE: -44.36256 LONGITUDE: 169.80492 BASIC
97 Ahuriri Bridge 30
Camp on the bank of the Ahuriri River under the
shade of the willows. Fish, walk or ride from here.
Directions: Adjacent to a bridge on SH8, 3 km north
of Omarama. Access: Gravel road. Note: Flooding
can restrict access to the site.
LATITUDE: -44.46749 LONGITUDE: 169.98702 BASIC
35OTAGO
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Lake 83
Wanaka 108
102 Wanaka 109 Kurow
Tititea/Mt Aspiring 8
106 107 National Park Visitor Centre 110 Oteake
103 Conservation 83
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Wakatipu 105 Arrowtown
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104 QUEENSTOWN
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Alexandra 85
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87 Palmerston
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Mossburn Park Ōtepoti/Dunedin
Lumsden Visitor Centre
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Dipton 8
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96 GORE Milton
Winton 1
96 Mataura Balclutha
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Conservation
114 Kaka Point
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National Park Visitor /Queenstown Visitor Visitor Centre
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98 Pleasant Flat
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Ellesmere Akaroa
Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker from Pohatu Marine Reser
the campsite and fish in nearby Haast
ASHBURTON River.
Banks Peninsula Akaroa Marine Reser
Directions: 1Beside SH6, 45 km east ofMarine
Haast.Mammal
Sanctuary
Access: Sealed road.
Geraldine
79
Temuka
8 LATITUDE: -44.01178 LONGITUDE: 169.381 STANDARD
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Photo: DOC
99 Cameron Flat 30
Catch the morning sun while soaking up
captivating views of the nearby Makarora River
and Cameron valley.
Directions: 15 min north of Makarora township,
beside SH6. Access: Sealed road.
LATITUDE: -44.16122 LONGITUDE: 169.28729 STANDARD
Legend
Photo: DOC
Visitor centre
100 Boundary Creek Reserve 40
Relax on the shores of Lake Wanaka at this easily
accessible campsite. " Campsite
Directions: Beside SH6 at the head of Lake National park
Wanaka. Access: Sealed road. Note: This is a
popular campsite, often with limited space from Conservation pa
December to April. Other public con
LATITUDE: -44.35185 LONGITUDE: 169.16894 STANDARD
Marine reserve
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101 Kidds Bush Reserve 40
Camp alongside the lake in a large, grassy area
with good shade from mountain beech trees.
Directions: Off SH6 on Meads Road, 40 min (32 km)
north of Wanaka, on the shore of Lake Hāwea.
Access: Gravel road; no DOC sign at the turn-off.
Note: This is a popular campsite, often with limited
space from December to April.
LATITUDE: -44.44087 LONGITUDE: 169.26138 STANDARD
Photo: Brian Dobbie
102 Sylvan 36
Camp beside the river; walk to Lake Sylvan or
day-walk the start of the Routeburn Great Walk.
Directions: From Glenorchy, follow the Glenorchy–
Paradise Road. Turn left into Priory Road then right
into Kinloch–Routeburn Road. Access: Gravel road
from Dart River bridge.
LATITUDE: -44.73091 LONGITUDE: 168.31035 SCENIC
103 Kinloch 15
Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and explore
the hiking tracks in the area.
Directions: From Glenorchy follow the Glenorchy–
Paradise Road, turn left into Priory Road then right
into Glenorchy–Routeburn Road. Follow to Kinloch
Road. Kinloch campsite is 27 km from Glenorchy.
Access: Gravel from Dart River bridge. Note: This
campsite is managed for DOC by the nearby Kinloch
Lodge. The lodge has a shop and you can pay for
meals and showers.
LATITUDE: -44.84371 LONGITUDE: 168.34999 SCENIC
38OTAGO
Photo: Daniel Deans
104 Twelve Mile Delta 100
Camp on a river delta near the shores of the
beautiful Lake Wakatipu.
Directions: Queenstown–Glenorchy Road, 12 km
west of Queenstown. Access: Road sealed from
highway to river delta, narrow gravel roads around
campsite.
LATITUDE: -45.06744 LONGITUDE: 168.54651 SCENIC
Photo: Stefan Marks
105 Moke Lake 50
This is a peaceful place beside a small lake, with
boating, swimming, fishing or canoeing.
Directions: Turn off the Glenorchy Road, 6 km west
of Queenstown, into Moke Lake Road and follow a
further 7 km to the lake. Access: 4 km of gravel road.
4WD only in winter.
LATITUDE: -44.99811 LONGITUDE: 168.57308 SCENIC
39OTAGO
Photo: Sharleen Briden
106 Skippers 36
Camp within scenic rocky natural features on
terraces around an old cemetery and school.
Directions: 28.5 km north of Queenstown, off
Skippers Road near Coronet Peak. Access: Gravel
road—Skippers Road is winding and has steep
drop-offs. Rental cars are generally prohibited.
Note: The historic site is protected—the removal of
any material is illegal.
LATITUDE: -44.84264 LONGITUDE: 168.68112 STANDARD
107 Macetown 36
Camp at the site of an historical goldfield town and
visit three remaining buildings where information
panels tell the stories.
Directions: Follow Macetown Road 15 km up the
Arrow River from Arrowtown. Access: Rough,
gravel, 4WD road with 23 river crossings—at
times impassible. Check with the local DOC Visitor
Centre before you set out. Note: The historic site is
protected—the removal of any material is illegal.
LATITUDE: -44.86689 LONGITUDE: 168.82098 BASIC
108 Lindis Pass Historic Hotel 16
This historic reserve includes the remarkable
remains of the Lindis Pass Historic Hotel.
Directions: From SH8 take Old Faithful Road
opposite Timburn Road. Access: 6 km of gravel
road, narrow and steep in places. Not suitable for
large campervans. Note: No camping permitted
within 20 m of the hotel ruins; please do not remove
any historical artefacts from the reserve. This is a
popular campsite, often with limited space from
December to April.
LATITUDE: -44.69963 LONGITUDE: 169.49455 BASIC
40OTAGO
109 Homestead 20
This isolated campsite is the ideal base for
mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping
in nearby St Bathans and Hawkdun Ranges.
Directions: From SH85, turn into the Ranfurly end
of Loop Road (St Bathans) and follow for 6.5 km.
Turn into Hawkdun Runs Road and follow for 15 km
to campsite. Access: Gravel road, one unbridged
ford. 4WD only in winter.
LATITUDE: -44.77556 LONGITUDE: 169.89024 BASIC
110 St Bathans Domain 9
Explore St Bathans township or mountain bike
the Otago Central Rail Trail.
Directions: From SH85 northeast of Alexandra,
turn into Loop Road and then into Fish Pond Road.
Access is 200 m along on the right. Access: Sealed.
LATITUDE: -44.86720 LONGITUDE: 169.79890 BASIC
111 Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve 6
Camp beside German Creek while exploring
Oteake Conservation Park.
Directions: From Naseby, take Danseys Pass
Road north for 16 km to Kyeburn Diggings. The
campsite is 500 m past the Danseys Pass Coach Inn.
Access: Gravel road from Naseby.
LATITUDE: -44.98498 LONGITUDE: 170.28793 BASIC
112 Glencoe 20
Camp in a sheltered area surrounded by forest
with the river and walking nearby.
Directions: Off SH1 at Herbert turn onto Ord St,
turn left at Monk St, then right into Glencoe Road.
Access: Gravel road.
LATITUDE: -45.22728 LONGITUDE: 170.75739 STANDARD
113 Trotters Gorge 10
A quiet family campsite in a bush setting; connects
with two riverside tracks with walking and
tramping nearby.
Directions: Approx 3 km south of Moeraki, turn
west off SH1 into Horse Range Road, or turn on to
Horse Range Road at the north end of Palmerston.
Access: Gravel road. Note: Campsite may be
closed during winter due to flooding.
LATITUDE: -45.40447 LONGITUDE: 170.78875 STANDARD
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